Dive into the spectacular wellness retreat, Joali Being in The Maldives for top to toe rejuvenation for the mind and body. Indulge in royal splendour at one of our handpicked French Chateaux. Explore Egypt onboard a traditional Dhabiya boat cruising down the Nile with your Egyptologist and hopping ashore to visit ancient tombs and historical monuments. Enjoy one of the finest martinis at the number one bar in the world and read about the life changing experience of trekking through the spectacular Patagonian hills on horseback. We learn about the extraordinary women of La Chureca, Nicaragua, the largest waste dump in Central America and the inspiring story of an entrepreneur who is helping break the cycle of poverty. All little opportunities to showcase some of our favourite places from different perspectives.

In this issue, we set the scene so that you can step off a luxury yacht onto a glacier in the arctic, or meet a chef that will take you to forage in a rice field and then prepare a meal with you. Watch your kids learn traditional crafts from Maasai tribesmen and meet a ‘master storyteller’, who highlights the difficult past a city has faced. All unique opportunities to see this magnificent planet from different perspectives.